Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

Lovneet Batra said that even with a clean, fibre-rich diet, bowel movements can slow when gut motility is impaired.

Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...

A new update from the (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of constipation that does not respond to ...

During festive periods, emotional pressure from travel, finances, hosting, or family dynamics can quietly worsen bloating, ...